press release

Lambton Public Health searching for dog following bite incident in Sarnia

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health is seeking information about the location of a dog and its owner following a dog bite incident that occurred along Wellington Street near Clearwater Community Centre Park around 10:30 p.m., Friday, August 22, 2025. 

The dog is described as large with short brown/tan fur. The dog did not appear to have a collar, and the owner was not present.

If you have any information relating to the location of the dog and its owner, please contact Lambton Public Health at 519-383-8331 ext. 3812 or toll-free 1-800-667-1839. If the dog is not located and the health status of the animal verified, the victim will need to receive post exposure rabies shots.

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Please contact: LPH-media-inquiries@county-lambton.on.ca